ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

I have a third-party

Make sure that it is compatible with the Forerunner

ANT+ sensor.

(www.garmin.com/intosports).

I changed the battery in You must pair the sensor to your Forerunner again (page 22). my accessory.

The heart rate data is

• Make sure that the heart rate monitor is snug against your body.

inaccurate or erratic.

• Warm up for 5–10 minutes.

 

• Reapply moisture to the electrodes. Use water, saliva, or electrode

 

gel.

 

• Clean the electrodes. Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can

 

interfere with heart rate signals.

 

• Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your activity.

 

Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate monitor can

 

create static electricity that interferes with heart rate signals.

 

• Move away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields and

 

some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere with your

 

heart rate monitor. Sources of interference may include high-

 

voltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz

 

cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.

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